HT top schools (east): 8. THE SOMAIYA SCHOOL

The school teaches three languages in the pre-primary and five languages (English, Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit and French) in the primary section

Somaiya Campus, Vidyavihar (East)

THE SOMAIYA SCHOOL

Website: www.thesomaiyaschool.org

History: Somaiya Vidyavihar was founded in 1959 by the late KJ Somaiya. The Somaiya School is the first English medium school of the trust in Mumbai.

Unique Features: The school teaches three languages in the pre-primary and five languages (English, Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit and French) in the primary section. Students are imparted skills to grow, adapt and adjust to the world.

Board: CBSE

Annual Fee: Pre-primary and Class 1-4: Rs 1L, Class 5-10: Rs 1.2L to Rs 1.45L

Students: 975

Student-teacher ratio: 23:2 to 30:1

Highest ratings for: Governance, academic rigour, teacher-student relationship

Quote: Going beyond textbooks, experiential learning adds a whole new dimension and perspective to learning. Kavita Karve Vaidya, principal